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4. If using optional GA9050A-1 kit, go to
Optional GA9050A-1 ON/OFF Safety
Valve/Pilot Kit section for installation
instructions. If using optional GA9150A
kit, follow instructions included with kit for
installation and operation.
5. Using thread sealant on male threads,
install burner connection fittings into
1/8" NPT holes on each side of burner
manifold.
6. Press right and left side burners onto
burner connection fittings. Burner porting
should face downward (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 - Installing Burner
Burner Inlet Fitting
Burner Manifold
Burner Connection
Fittings
Side
Burners
INSTALLATION
Continued
Installation and Gas Connection
1. Place burner pan assembly in center of
fireplace floor. Make sure inlet end of pan
faces gas supply.
2. Thread gas supply fitting to fireplace gas
supply pipe. Use thread sealant.
3. Install adapter fitting onto burner inlet fitting
using thread sealant on male threads of
burner inlet fitting (see Figure 7). Adjust to
most convenient position.
4. Install gas connector tube to gas supply
fitting. Carefully shape tube to attach to
adapter fitting. Be careful not to cause
kinks in tube.
5. Using 1/4" x #8 provided, install cover over
inlet fitting.
OPTIONAL GA9050A-1 ON/
OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT kIT
ASSEMBLY
For additional convenience and safety or for
propane/LP conversion, an optional ON/OFF
Safety Valve/Pilot Kit is available. See
Acces-
sories
, page 22.
WARNING: You must use a
ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot kit for
propane/LP conversion.
Note: The control cover provided with
GA9050A-1 should be discarded and replaced
with control cover provided with log set.
Natural Gas Installation
1. Thread gas control valve onto burner inlet
fitting (see Figure 8). Use thread sealant
on male threads of burner inlet fitting. Hold
burner inlet fitting with a wrench to prevent
overtightening connection to burner. Make
sure control rod is facing the front (see
Figure 8).
Figure 7 - Connecting Gas to Appliance
Adapter Fitting
Gas Connector
Tube
Burner Inlet
Fitting
Gas
Control
Valve
Burner Pan
Assembly
Figure 8 - Installing Gas Control Valve
Control Rod
Burner Pan
Assembly
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